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SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Summary of Results Title Test Specimen #1 Test Specimen #2 Primary Product Designator H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75) H-LC35 1016 x 1600* (40 x 63*) Design Pressure 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) Operating Force (in motion) 133 N (30 lbf) N/A Air Infiltration 0.36 L/s/m 2
(0.07 cfm/ft 2 ) N/A Water Penetration Resistance Test Pressure 260 Pa (5.43 psf) N/A Uniform Load Structural Test Pressure 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) Forced Entry Resistance Grade 10 N/A
Test Completion Date: 01/26/09
Reference must be made to Report No. 89975.02-501-44, dated 07/27/10 for complete test specimen description and data.
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AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 TEST REPORT
Rendered to:
IDEAL WINDOW MANUFACTURING 100 West Street, P.O. Box 48 Bayonne, New J ersey 07002-0048
Project Summary: Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by Chelsea Building Products to perform testing on two Series/Model 700/900, PVC single hung windows. The samples tested successfully met the performance requirements for the following ratings: Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75); Test Specimen #2: H-LC35 1016 x 1600* (40 x 63*). This report is a reissue of the original Report No. 89975.01-501-44. This report is reissued in the name of Ideal Window Manufacturing through written authorization of Chelsea Building Products. Test specimen description and results are reported herein. The samples were provided by the client.
General Note: An asterisk (*) next to the size designation indicates that the size tested for optional performance was smaller than the Gateway test size for the product type and class.
Test Specification: The test specimens were evaluated in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05, Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Unit Skylights.
Test Specimen Description:
Series/Model: Rep Professional Single Hung
Product Type: Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Replacement Single Hung Window
Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75)
Overall Size: 1118 mm (44") wide by 1905 mm (75") high
Operable Sash Size: 1038 mm (40-7/8") wide by 933 mm (36-3/4") high
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Test Specimen Description: (Continued)
Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75) (Continued)
Fixed Daylight Opening Size: 984 mm (38-3/4") wide by 857 mm (33-3/4") high
Screen Size: 1013 mm (39-7/8") wide by 911 mm (35-7/8") high
Overall Area: 2.1 m 2 (22.9 ft 2 )
Glazing Type: The unit was glazed with nominal 7/8" thick sealed insulating glass fabricated from two sheets of 1/8" clear annealed glass and a "U" shaped steel spacer system embedded in sealant, single sealed.
Test Specimen #2: H-LC35 1016 x 1600* (40 x 63*)
Overall Size: 1016 mm (40") wide by 1600 mm (63") high
Sash Size: 937 mm (36-7/8") wide by 778 mm (30-5/8") high
Daylight Opening Size: 878 mm (34-9/16") wide by 703 mm (27-11/16") high
Screen Size: 910 mm (35-13/16") wide by 759 mm (29-7/8") high
Overall Area: 1.6 m 2 (17.5 ft 2 )
Glazing Type: The unit was glazed with nominal 7/8" thick sealed insulating glass fabricated from two sheets of 3/32" clear annealed glass and a "U" shaped steel spacer system embedded in sealant, single sealed.
The following descriptions apply to all specimens. Finish: All PVC was white.
Frame Construction: The extruded PVC frame was of mitered and welded corner construction. The fixed meeting rail was secured to the jambs with using two drywall blocks, one at each end. Each drywall block was fastened to the mating jamb with one #6 x 1-1/2" long screw, and to the fixed meeting rail with one #6 x 1/2" long screw.
Sash Construction: The extruded PVC sashes were of mitered and welded corner construction.
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Test Specimen Description: (Continued)
Weatherstripping:
Description Quantity Location
0.187" backed by 0.350" 1 Row Lock rail, and fixed meeting rail high center fin pile
0.187" backed by 0.270" 1 Row Sill high center fin pile
0.187" backed by 0.250 2 Rows Sash stiles high center fin pile
0.187" backed by 9/16" 1 Row Bottom rail high offset foam-filled bulb
Glazing Details: The sash was exterior glazed and the fixed lite was interior glazed. The glass was set against a double-sided adhesive tape and secured with rigid vinyl glazing beads.
Drainage:
Description Quantity Location
3-7/8" wide by 3/16" high 2 Sill screen leg, one at each end weep notch
3/8" wide by 3/16" deep 2 Fixed meeting rail glazing pocket, weepslot one at each end
1/4" wide by 1/8" deep 10 Fixed meeting rail bottom surface, weepslot one at each end; bottom rail glazing pocket, one at each end; bottom rail bottom surface, three at each end
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Test Specimen Description: (Continued)
Hardware:
Description Quantity Location
Metal cam lock 2 Lock rail, one 7" in from each end and keeper with mating keeper on fixed meeting rail
Plastic tilt latch 2 Lock rail, one at each end
Metal pivot bar 2 Bottom rail, one at each end
Block and tackle balance 2 One per jamb system with tilt shoes
Reinforcement: The lock rail contained a "U" shaped steel reinforcement, reference Drawing No. 742. The fixed meeting rail contained a "U" shaped steel reinforcement, reference Drawing No. 740.
Screen Construction: The screen frame was constructed from formed aluminum. The corners were square-cut and secured using plastic corner keys. The mesh fabric was held- in-place with a flexible vinyl spline.
Installation: The unit was installed in a wood buck constructed of Spruce-Pine-Fir construction lumber and secured through the jambs with four #8 x 2" long screws, one 6" in from each end. A nominal 3/16" gap was maintained at the perimeter between the test unit and wood buck. The exterior perimeter was sealed with a silicone sealant.
Test Results: The temperature during testing was 21C (70 F). The results are tabulated as follows:
Paragraph Title of Test - Test Method Results Allowed
Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75)
5.3.1 Operating Force per ASTM E 2068 Initiate motion 120 N (27 lbf) Report Only Maintain motion 135 N (30 lbf) 155 N (35 lbf) Latches 9 N (2 lbf) 100 N (22.5 lbf) Locks 22 N (5 lbf) 100 N (22.5 lbf)
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Test Results: (Continued)
Paragraph Title of Test - Test Method Results Allowed
Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75) (Continued)
5.3.2.1 Air Leakage Resistance per ASTM E 283 75 Pa (1.6 psf) 0.36 L/s/m 2 1.5 L/s/m 2
(0.07 cfm/ft 2 ) (0.3 cfm/ft 2 ) max.
Note #1: The tested specimen meets (or exceeds) the performance levels specified in AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 for air leakage resistance.
5.3.3.2 Water Penetration Resistance per ASTM E 547 See Note #2
5.3.4.2 Uniform Load Deflection per ASTM E 330 See Note #2
5.3.4.3 Uniform Load Structural per ASTM E 330 See Note #2
Note #2: The client opted to start at a pressure higher than the minimum required. Those results are listed under "Optional Performance".
5.3.5 Forced Entry Resistance per ASTM F 588
Type: A Grade: 10
Disassembly Test No entry No entry Tests A1 through A6 No entry No entry Test A7 No entry No entry Sash Manipulation Test No entry No entry Lock Hardware Manipulation Test No entry No entry
5.3.6.2 Thermoplastic Corner Weld Test Meets as stated Meets as stated
5.3.6.3 Deglazing Test In operating direction - 320 N (72 lbf)
Lock rail 3.0 mm (0.12") 11.4 mm (0.45") Bottom rail 3.3 mm (0.13") 11.4 mm (0.45")
In remaining direction - 230 N (52 lbf)
Right stile 2.8 mm (0.11") 11.4 mm (0.45") Left stile 3.0 mm (0.12") 11.4 mm (0.45")
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Test Results: (Continued)
Paragraph Title of Test - Test Method Results Allowed
Test Specimen #1: H-LC35 1118 x 1905 (44 x 75) (Continued)
Optional Performance
4.4.2.6 Water Penetration Resistance per ASTM E 547 (with and without insect screen) 260 Pa (5.43 psf) No leakage No leakage
4.4.2.6 Uniform Load Deflection per ASTM E 330 (Deflections were taken on the fixed meeting rail) (Loads were held for 10 seconds) 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) (positive) 6.4 mm (0.25") See Note #3 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) (negative) 5.8 mm (0.23") See Note #3
Note #3: The deflections reported are not limited by AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-05 for this product designation. The deflection data is recorded in this report for special code compliance and information only.
4.4.2.6 Uniform Load Structural per ASTM E 330 (Permanent sets were taken on the fixed meeting rail) (Loads were held for 10 seconds) 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) (positive) 0.5 mm (0.02") 4.1 mm (0.16") max. 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) (negative) 0.5 mm (0.02") 4.1 mm (0.16") max.
Test Specimen #2: H-LC35 1016 x 1600* (40 x 63*)
Optional Performance
4.4.2.6 Uniform Load Deflection per ASTM E 330 (Deflections were taken on the fixed meeting rail) (Loads were held for 10 seconds) 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) (positive) 3.5 mm (0.14") See Note #3 1680 Pa (35.11 psf) (negative) 3.0 mm (0.12") See Note #3
4.4.2.6 Uniform Load Structural per ASTM E 330 (Permanent sets were taken on the fixed meeting rail) (Loads were held for 10 seconds) 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) (positive) 0.3 mm (0.01") 3.6 mm (0.14") max. 2520 Pa (52.66 psf) (negative) 0.3 mm (0.01") 3.6 mm (0.14") max.
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Tape and film were used to seal against air leakage during structural testing. In our opinion, the tape and film did not influence the results of the test.
Drawing Reference: The test specimen drawings have been reviewed by Architectural Testing and are representative of the test specimen reported herein.
List of Official Observers:
Name Company
J oe Allison Architectural Testing, Inc. Mike Clay Architectural Testing, Inc. J im Grippo Architectural Testing, Inc.
This report is reissued in the name of Ideal Window Manufacturing through written authorization of Chelsea Building Products to whom the original report was rendered. The original Chelsea Building Products Report No. is 89975.01-501-44.
Detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test specimens, a copy of this report, or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc. for a period of four years from the original test date. At the end of this retention period, such materials shall be discarded without notice and the service life of this report will expire.
Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the designated test methods. No conclusions of any kind regarding the adequacy or inadequacy of the glass in the test specimen can be made. This report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimen(s) tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing, Inc.
For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC.
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ J ames P. Grippo Lynn George Technician Director Regional Operations
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Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included. Appendix-A: Alteration Addendum (1) Appendix-B: Drawings: Complete drawings packet on file with Architectural Testing, Inc.
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Revision Log
Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s) 0 07/27/10 N/A Original report issue Reissued Report No. 89975.01-501-44 in the name of Ideal Window Manufacturing.
This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00156, revised 12/01/07.
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Appendix A
Alteration Addendum
Note: No alterations were required.
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Appendix B
Drawings
Note: Complete drawings packet on file with Architectural Testing, Inc.